"We can't just throw people in jail for no reason because they may be engaging in some sort of conduct we don't like," Dunn said. "These people may not understand that they're crossing the line."

The man who posted the Craigslist ads seems to be one of those people.

"I never thought of it that way," the man said. "I kind of thought maybe there will be somebody out there who could kind of use some help, and maybe I could help them in some small way and they help me in return."

Treece warns that the reality of the situation could be quite dangerous for all involved.

"It's like swimming in a pool that may have sharks in it," Treece said. "You've got to be really careful on both sides. The guys have to be careful of what women are responding to this, and the women likewise."

Police officials agree that while the situation may sound appealing to some, it could easily end very poorly.

"I've seen a lot of victims of human trafficking, victims of pimps on the street that thought the same thing (that it was a good situation) when they entered into that relationship," Dunn said. "Unfortunately, it turned physical, it turned violent and the next thing you knew, they were being held against their will."

The man who posted "roommates with benefits" ads says that's not what he wants.

"Nobody has to agree to it," he said. "I don't force anybody."

In the first month, the man says he received three responses to his listings, although he has yet to find a "good fit." When asked about the reprehensible nature of his offer, the man agreed that what he is doing is wrong.

"It is reprehensible. It's not the right thing to be doing," he said. "(But) I want to do it."